Removing Chuck from Lathe

Sometimes my chuck gets so tight on the lathe it is very difficult to remove. There is no provision for putting a wrench on the chuck. You can get some leverage by inserting the chuck key but I have always been reluctant to apply too much pressure that way. The chuck key apparatus was not met for that purpose.

I prefer to use a boa constrictor wrench (a rubber belt wrench) but even with that it can be very hard to get the chuck loose.

Does anyone have a tip a tip on a better way to remove a chuck from the lathe?

Wchips beat me to it….those washers are a lifesaver….I got so tired of wrenching…and even having to use a rubber mallet to get that thing to loosen….especially after using the lock bolt for turning in reverse.